Toxicologist/Scientist

Princeton, NJ

Hybrid

As Toxicologist/Scientist, you are the scientific expert assessing and ensuring the safety of dsm-firmenich products according to the international legislations and regulations. You will represent Toxicology & Kinetics in international cross-functional teams and contribute to the dsm-firmenich innovation strategy by supporting Research & Development projects during the entire project life cycle. The position is located in Princeton, NJ and is part of the global Regulatory Affairs Toxicology Group.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated

Your key responsibilities

• Conduct safety evaluations of dsm-firmenich products covering a diverse range of substances and products such as fragrances & cosmetic ingredients, food solutions (e.g., flavors, food additives, food ingredients, enzymes, dietary supplements),  and fine chemicals.
• Propose, design and execute non-/preclinical testing strategies by placing and monitoring studies at CROs in line with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Collect and evaluate non-/preclinical toxicology, kinetics and metabolism data including use of databases and digital/in silico tools and in vitro models. Follow new trends in toxicology, kinetics and next generation risk assessments to strengthen the team´s expertise.
• Derive key toxicology parameters and prepare risk assessments. Contribute to safety dossiers for regulatory submissions worldwide and represent dsm-firmenich as Safety Expert at meetings with Health Authorities and customers.
• Actively represent dsm-firmenich in Industry associations.
• Support project teams, regulatory affairs, product management, marketing, and product stewardship in topics related to toxicology and kinetics.
• Publish research articles and reviews in peer-reviewed journals, give presentations at internal & external conferences.

We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring

• Master’s degree or PhD in life science and related to toxicology,
• Certification or in the process of acquiring certification as toxicologist (DABT and/or DABT),
• More than 3 years of job-related toxicological experience in industry, industry associations, academia, or regulatory agencies,
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and with multiple stakeholders,
• Fluent in English with excellent communication and influencing skills,
• Excellent and highly collaborative team player,
• Highly motivated, open-minded, solution oriented, and well-organized personality with ability to operate in a multinational environment.

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